Question 1

What is "Kwìkwèxwelhp Healing Village Sand Shelter"?

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### Opportunity Summary: Kwìkwèxwelhp Healing Village Sand Shelter

**PURPOSE & SCOPE:**
- **What is being procured?**: Supply and installation of a precast concrete lock block foundation and an engineered corrugated metal Quonset style building at Kwìkwèxwelhp Healing Village.
- **Project scope and objectives**: The intent is to create a protective shelter for road sanding material, mitigating safety risks posed by frozen materials during adverse weather conditions.
- **Contract type and estimated value**: Competitive procurement strategy based on the lowest priced compliant bid. Estimated value is not disclosed.

**BUYER INFORMATION:**
- **Issuing organization**: Correctional Service of Canada (CSC)
- **Contact details**: 
  - Contracting Authority: Katie McKeever
  - Email: Katie.McKeever@CSC-SCC.GC.CA
  - Phone: 236-380-2294
- **Important dates**: 
  - Posted: January 5, 2026
  - Due: January 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST
  - Performance period: Work must be completed by March 31, 2026.

**MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Set-aside requirements**: This procurement is subject to the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business and is open only to Canadian suppliers.
- **Geographic restrictions**: Must be a Canadian supplier as per the Policy on Reciprocal Procurement.
- **Security requirements**: None are applicable for this contract.

**TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Key technical capabilities needed**:
  - Experience in construction of precast concrete foundations and Quonset style buildings.
  - Ability to adhere to National Building Code 2020 and/or B.C. Building Code 2018.
- **Deliverables and performance standards**:
  - Concrete lock block foundation must meet specified geotechnical and building specifications.
  - Pre-engineered metal building with specific dimensions and material standards, including a roll-up garage door.
- **Evaluation criteria**: Proposals will be evaluated based on compliance with technical specifications and lowest pricing.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**
- **Nice-to-have certifications or experience**: Previous experience with Indigenous business engagements or projects in similar settings.
- **Additional evaluation factors**: Experience and quality of past performance, including references from previous similar projects.

**KEY EVALUATION FACTORS:**
- **Proposal evaluation**: Proposals will be assessed on compliance with project requirements, pricing, and supplier's experience.
- **Weighting of criteria**: Specific weighting is not disclosed; focused on lowest compliant bid with technical adherence.

This structured summary highlights key aspects of the contracting opportunity for companies interested in bidding, emphasizing mandatory qualifications and requirements that can help assess fit and competitiveness.

Question 2

When did this opportunity close?

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This opportunity closed on January 20, 2026. The page is kept for historical reference and research purposes.

Question 3

Why is this closed opportunity still available to view?

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This historical contract listing is preserved for research purposes. Contractors can use past solicitation data to understand requirements, pricing trends, and prepare for similar future opportunities from Correctional Service of Canada (CSC).

Question 4

Are there similar active opportunities available?

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Question 5

Will this contract be re-solicited in the future?

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